I was dropped off by boat to canvass Quadra door-to-door in what must have been the summer of ‘98. At one household I was welcomed into the workshop of a man who surprised me to no end by stopping what he was doing to show me his work, a broad range of sea creatures faithfully recreated through molds taken from the fresh organisms. What stuck with me was his passion for the art and his generosity of spirit in sharing it to inspire a young man just passing through. It was evident that he enjoyed making a positive impression through his art, and in my case it was a lasting one. I have reflected upon the experience countless times over the years. It showed me how a creative spirit could forge a meaningful career that celebrated the rich diversity of coastal marine life forms. Condolences to the family for losing such an important person in their lives.
